Volusia County

In the past month, seven people have been shot by law-enforcement officers in Central Florida — some fatally. In situations ranging from a crossbow-wielding man in Orange County to a 61-year-old woman in Volusia, officers have employed the most...

A 46-year-old Volusia County woman was killed after she left the roadway early Sunday and barreled head-on into a tree near the edge of the Ocala National Forest, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Jackie Baiga, of DeLand, was pronounced dead at...

Poinciana Boulevard has reopened after being closed for eight hours after a head-on crash between two tractor-trailers, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The street was closed near Crescent Lakes Way, north of Poinciana and southwest of Kissimmee....

The coastal ghost town of Shiloh, where the nation's rock-star rocketeer wants to build a space town, is for now a place of orphan oranges, turkey tracks and lonesome tombstones. Above all, Shiloh is surrounded by the healthiest part of Merritt Island...

Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday presented ten district-level Teachers of the Year with "Shine Awards" in recognition of their hard work. The awards were presented during a cabinet meeting in Orlando. The local teachers recognized were:   - Dorina...

A vehicle accident has southbound Semoran Boulevard blocked near Hoffner Avenue. Orlando police report the crash occurred about 6:55 p.m. No other details were immediately released. Elsewhere in Central Florida, a crash on Pleasant Hill Road at Cypress...

Central Florida can continue to dry out today after a week of soaking rains. The National Weather Service in Melbourne is forecasting mostly sunny skies with a high near 80 degrees. Winds will be out of the west northwest at about 15 mph, with gusts...

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating after a Volusia County deputy shot a woman in the shoulder outside her Volusia County home Thursday evening. The deputy was dispatched to the home on Eloise Circle near Ormond Beach about 6:10...

Rainy weather is causing a number of crashes this morning on Central Florida's roadways. Westbound on Interstate 4, a crash in backing up traffic to U.S. Highway 92 in Volusia County. In Seminole County, the eastbound I-4 center lane is blocked by a...

It's been a rough morning on the roads because of rain and wrecks. Westbound S.R. 408 is still experiencing delays near Orange Avenue due to a disabled vehicle blocking the left lane. Traffic is slow from Anderson Avenue to the exit ramp for Interstate...

Anyone swimming or wading on the east coast from Volusia County to the Florida Keys faces a high risk of rip currents through Tuesday, according to a warning issued by the state Division of Emergency Management. "Ocean swells combined with tidal effects...

A crash on Interstate 4 near the theme parks is causing delays this afternoon. The crash happened at Exit 67 (World Center Drive). The two left westbound travel lanes are blocked, according to traffic authorities. Minor delays are reported eastbound...